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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.08, 24,906.36 and 4,917.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.08, 24,906.36 and 4,917.56 is: 7,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.08 : 24,906.36 = 4,917.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.08/24,906.36 = 4,917.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.08x = 24,906.36 × 4,917.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.08x = 122,478,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,478,539.86/16,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.08

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